If you are looking at the literal translation of the yoga sutras. this is a good translation and thesis. But the title by Sankara is misleading and the author denies this is the authorship of Sankaracharya, though many commentators seem to think this is Sankaracharyas (Adi Sankara). So if you are interested in Adi Sankara's commentary you will be disappointed. This is not an advaitic text, rather a commentary on yoga sutras.
Cover: Hard Cover
Edition : 2001
Publisher : Munshiram Manoharlal Publication Pvt.Ltd
ISBN : 978-8121509084
Language : English
Pages : 619
This is the first time that an attempt to render the Yogavarttika into English has been made. Its syncretic nature and the difficulty of understanding it without the aid of the sutra and bhasya has always deserted the undertaking of this work for a study in such detail. The present work gains added importance due to the critical notes given under every varttika. The bringing together of all the three-the sutra, bhasya and varttika-will serve the scholar and layman alike and will fulfill the need long felt for such a work. Printed Pages: 294.
This is the first time that an attempt to render the Yogavarttika into English has been made. Its syncretic nature and the difficulty of understanding it without the aid of the sutra and bhasya has always deserted the undertaking of this work for a study in such detail. The present work gains added importance due to the critical notes given under every varttika. The bringing together of all the three-the sutra, bhasya and varttika-will serve the scholar and layman alike and will fulfill the need long felt for such a work. Printed Pages: 294.
This is the first time that an attempt to render the Yogavarttika into English has been made. Its syncretic nature and the difficulty of understanding it without the aid of the sutra and bhasya has always deserted the undertaking of this work for a study in such detail. The present work gains added importance due to the critical notes given under every varttika. The bringing together of all the three-the sutra, bhasya and varttika-will serve the scholar and layman alike and will fulfill the need long felt for such a work. Printed Pages: 294.
This is the first time that an attempt to render the Yogavarttika into English has been made. Its syncretic nature and the difficulty of understanding it without the aid of the sutra and bhasya has always deserted the undertaking of this work for a study in such detail. The present work gains added importance due to the critical notes given under every varttika. The bringing together of all the three-the sutra, bhasya and varttika-will serve the scholar and layman alike and will fulfill the need long felt for such a work. Printed Pages: 294.
The beautiful brass image of Lord Krishna reveals some nice carvings on it. The beautiful carving around the figure is also artistically carved out. His cross-legged figure has been shown playing the flute and the body has been beautifully decorated. Lord Krishna is one of the most worshipped god in Hinduism and he is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that whenever there is turmoil and anarchy on Earth, the Protector of the Universe, Lord Vishnu takes birth as human being and protects his disciples.
The spectacular stone figure depicts Patanjali as the Adishesha. Patanjali, apart from being the Yogacharya, is also known as the Adishesha, which can be understand as "the primordial snake" or the primordial form of Lord Vishnu.
In Hindu mythology Adishesha, sometimes also known as "Ananta" (The Endless One), is the thousand-headed ruler of the Nagas, the serpent race that is thought to guard the hidden treasures of the earth. Since yogic knowledge is the ultimate the secret treasure, many yogins still bow to Adishesha before beginning their daily yoga practice. "Salutation to the king of the Nagas, to the infinite, to the bearer of the mandala, who spreads out this universe with thousands of hooded heads, set with blazing, effulgent jewels."
Here the body of patanjali is shown as being coiled to form an expansive comfortable couch on which the god Vishnu rests and reclines during the intervals of creation. The serpent's thousand heads symbolize infinity or omnipresence. These heads reach up and out like a protective canopy or umbrella over Vishnu and on that "umbrella" rests our earth.
The snake's body is soft and gentle enough to serve as a couch for a god and at the same time, firm and steady enough to support the whole earth. We endeavor to bring both of these same qualities to our asana practice : softness, comfort and ease(sukha) must be balanced with firmness, strength and steadiness of effort (sthira).
In this beautiful Buddhist painting the great Tibetan yogi is nicely painted with a deep sense of gravity.
Milarepa Yogi is a famous Tibetan yogi and poet, a student of Marpa Lotsawa, and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Milarepa's writings reflect his teachings and these writings are referred to as the Songs of Milarepa and they emphasize the temporary nature of the physical body and the need for non-attachment.
The beautiful brass image of Lord Shiva is being carved out in a most nice manner. The Lord is shown in a meditative posture and the body is given a refine treatment. Lord Shiva is considered the master of yoga and he is one of the Trinity: the other two being Lord Vishnu and Brahma.
The book is the story of a life-long friendship that turns mutuality into a sense of identity in the Divine. The reading of this book is indeed a delightful and illuminating experience. Sri Dilip Kumar has made a charming presentation to the public with profound feeling and insight of the variegated experience and wisdom of a person who was, as Ramana Maharishi truly observed,"a rare combination of a jnani and a bhakta."
About The Author : Dilip Kumar Roy
Sri Aurobindo's close disciple, Dilip Kumar Roy is a mystic, a singer, composer, poet, author of more than 75 books in Bengali and 25 in English and is an awardee of Sur Sudhakar and Sangeet Ratnakar awards.
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- Product Code :7843
- Material :Brass
- Size :7.75"H x 6.75"W x 2.75"D
- Weight :2.280 kg.
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The beautiful stone figure of Maharshi Patanjali is given a refine and detail treatment with some deep sense of accomplishment and refinement. Patanjali, the propounder of Yoga sutras, is often identified with primordial Vishnu, (the early stage of Vishnu). Patanjali is also known as the Adishesha, the incarnation of serpents that provided recreant resting place for Lord Vishnu, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism. Patanjali's feet are often shown as coiled serpents. In Hindu mythology Adishesha, sometimes also known as "Ananta" (The Endless One), is the thousand-headed ruler of the Nagas, the serpent race that is thought to guard the hidden treasures of the earth. Since yogic knowledge is the ultimate the secret treasure, many yogins still bow to Adishesha before beginning their daily yoga practice. "Salutation to the king of the Nagas, to the infinite, to the bearer of the mandala, who spreads out this universe with thousands of hooded heads, set with blazing, effulgent jewels."
The spectacular stone figure of Maharshi Patanjali is given a refine and detail treatment with some deep sense of finesse and refinement. Patanjali is the propounder of Yoga sutras. Often Patanjali is identified with primordial Vishnu, or the early stage of Vishnu. He is also known as the Adishesha, the incarnation of serpents that provided recreant resting place for Lord Vishnu. Patanjali's feet are often shown as coiled serpents. In Hindu mythology Adishesha, sometimes also known as "Ananta" (The Endless One), is the thousand-headed ruler of the Nagas, the serpent race that is thought to guard the hidden treasures of the earth. Since yogic knowledge is the ultimate the secret treasure, many yogins still bow to Adishesha before beginning their daily yoga practice. "Salutation to the king of the Nagas, to the infinite, to the bearer of the mandala, who spreads out this universe with thousands of hooded heads, set with blazing, effulgent jewels."
The beautiful stone figure of Patañjali is given a spectacular and minute treatment. Patanjali is the compiler of the Yoga Sutras, a major work containing articles on the philosophical aspects of mind and consciousness. He is also the author of a major commentary on Panini's Ashtadhyayi. He is known to be an incarnation of Ādi S'esha who is the first ego-expansion of Vishnu, the manifestation of Vishnu. His primeval energies and opulences, is part of the so-called catur vyūha, the fourfold manifestation of Vishnu. Thus may Patañjali be considered as the one incarnation of God defending the ego of yoga. In recent decades the Yoga Sutra has become quite popular worldwide for the precepts regarding practice of Raja Yoga and its philosophical basis. "Yoga" in traditional Hinduism involves inner contemplation, a rigorous system of meditation practice, ethics, metaphysics, and devotion to the one common soul, God, or Brahman. He was a great Natya dancer and is revered by the exponents of classical Indian dance as their patron saint.
A paradigm of beauty and the perfection of art form, the Batik painting of the Yogiraja Lord Shiva, reveals the basic characteristics of this form of art form. The Lord is in a meditative mood with his eyes half closed and in his one hand he is holding the trident and on his other he is holding the conch. Hi sentire body is painted darkish white and every portion of the body is well decorated.
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- Product Code :1630
- Material :Brass
- Size :13"H x 3.25"W x 2.75"
- Weight :2 kg
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The beautiful brass figure is given a refine and detail treatment with some spectacular carvings on it. Columbus, the explorer, receives an exquisite treatment in the figure. He is standing tall with his long sword and a dignified demenear is manifest in the figure. His dress is nicely treated and the figure reveals a deep sense of self-accomplishment and gracefulness.
Dressed in traditional attire the young classical dancer checks her beauty in mirror. The painting is done on soft white wood called Ponniki, which was hardened by smearing it with tamarind seed paste and covering it with fine muslin and pipe clay. The colors used are enamel as well as extracted from plants or minerals. The paintings is highlighted in gold color against dark background.
The beautiful Batik painting of Young Ganesha is given a refine treatment in the traditional Batik style. The method of waxing and dewaxing gives rise to a special effect to the painting. Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, the two others being Lord Brahma and Vishnu, and Parvati and he is one of the most-worshipped gods in Hinduism. The figure wears scant clothes and is standing tall. Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual.
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- Product Code :2836
- Material :Marble, varnished waterc
- Size :8.75" Dia
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A strong sense of confidence and determination is manifest in the beautiful marble painting of Lord Krishna as a young prince. He is donning royal attire with a beautiful turban on his head. The Lord is holding his immortal flute on his hand and also wearing some sparkling ornaments. A deep sense of grandeur and accomplishment is also visible on the beautiful painting.
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- Product Code :3950
- Material :Brass
- Size :7.75"h x 4.75"w x 2.50"d
- Weight :1.500 Kg.
Description
The brass idol depicts young Lord Krishna sitting on a lotus flower, playing melodious flute. The statue showcases Lord Krishna seemingly lost in the activity, with his calm eyes half open and his cute little face bearing a sublime smile. A glance at the idol invariably evokes emotions of love and bliss in the audience, be them the devotees of Lord Krishna or not. Having it to adorn your living room or bedroom is likely to fill the air of the room with identical feel and flavor.